Introduction to Film Studies

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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MDIA 1031
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Course ID
207657
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Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Adelaide University
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1
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Course overview

Film is one of the most important, pervasive and influential cultural forms of our time. You probably already know a lot about movies from watching them for entertainment, but what if you could enrich your experience? You will learn to analyse, research and discuss feature films from a range of periods, including both historically important and recent films so you will learn about the development of film over time. You will also study films from a range of countries and cultures, which will encourage you to develop cross-cultural awareness. The course is in three modules. In the first, you will learn about film techniques, including visual, sound, and editing techniques. In the second, you will study four films from a key director in depth, and in the third, you will explore a key genre. This course is transformative: it has the capacity to permanently enhance your understanding of film and the media you encounter every day.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of key terms in film studies and apply key concepts
  • Analyse a range of films
  • Read and interpret film criticism and apply it to academic argument and discussion
  • Write logical and coherent analytic arguments based on film analysis and appropriate research
  • Use relevant technologies to complete assessments (e.g. for research)

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